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BD53 UTG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,474 mi
Last recorded189,474 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UTG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 189,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 187,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2017 187,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 187,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 186,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery warning light illuminated

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake disc corroded and lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

offside front brake disc corroded and lipped

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside side marker lamp damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2012 186,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery warning light illuminated

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake disc corroded and lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

offside front brake disc corroded and lipped

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside side marker lamp damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2011 178,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 164,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 151,830 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 132,955 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 132,955 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 104,194 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 104,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BD53 UTG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 UTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD53 UTG registered?

BD53 UTG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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